Joan Carles Galceran
- Specialization: Clinical oncologist
- 39 years of experience
- Speaks:German, English, Spanish
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
Prof. Galceran leads Spain's Genitourinary Cancer Unit at Vall d'Hebron, specializing in prostate cancer with 900+ procedures and national clinical trials.
- 39 of experience in genitourinary oncology
- Pioneer in prostate cancer immunotherapy and molecular diagnostics
- Author of 120+ peer-reviewed articles on cancer therapies
- Co-founder of Spanish Group for Genitourinary Tumors (SOGUG)
- Member of ASCO and ESMO with European Certification in Oncology
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Doctor's services
- Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
- Breast cancer surgery
- Transurethral resection of the bladder
- Laparoscopic prostatectomy
- PET/CT
- MRI of one area
- Consultation with a urologist
- PSA test
- CT of thoracic, abdominal and pelvic organs
- Transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy
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Qualifications
Prof. Joan Carles Galceran is a medical oncologist in Spain. He directs the Genitourinary, Central Nervous System, Sarcoma, and Unknown Origin Tumors Unit at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital. He treats cancers at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona.
Clinical Specialization & Approach
Dr. Galceran specializes in the non-surgical treatment of genitourinary cancers. He treats prostate, kidney, and bladder tumors. He also provides therapies for sarcomas and tumors of unknown origin.
His therapeutic approach includes the following conditions and procedures:
- Treatment of prostate cancer, osteosarcoma, and chondrosarcoma
- Laparoscopic prostatectomy and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) – a procedure to remove prostate tissue blocking urine flow
- Transurethral resection of the bladder
- Diagnostics including PET/CT and PSA testing
Academic & Research Leadership
Prof. Galceran has led several national multicenter clinical trials. His research explores new therapeutic agents for urological cancers. He studies genetic polymorphisms, angiogenesis, and immunotherapy targets. Additionally, he acts as a reviewer for various scientific grants and publications.
- Authored over 120 peer-reviewed articles
- Contributed to over 350 conference presentations and book chapters
- Since 1995 – Associate Professor at Autonomous University of Barcelona
- 2011–2016 – Oncology Training Coordinator at International University of Catalonia
Work Experience
- Since 2008 – Head of Unit, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona
- Affiliated Medical Oncologist, Centro Médico Teknon
- 2008–2011 – Medical Oncologist, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona
- 1991–1992 – Medical Oncologist, Hospital de Terrassa, Spain
- 1987–1990 – Medical Oncologist, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol
Education & Training
- 1987 – Medical Degree, University of Barcelona
- 1992 – Ph.D. in Medicine and Surgery (cum laude), Autonomous University of Barcelona
- 1988–1990 – Residency in Medical Oncology, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol
- 1996 – European Certification in Medical Oncology, Vienna
Professional Memberships & Achievements
Dr. Galceran is a co-founder and former Secretary and Vice-President of the Spanish Group for the Treatment of Genitourinary Tumors (SOGUG). He also advises the Catalan Health Service on oncology guidelines.
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
- Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM)
- Spanish Group for Sarcoma Research (GEIS)
- Spanish Group for Head and Neck Tumors (CTT)
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